CAGS resistor wattage
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Racer
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CAGS resistor wattage
I'm planning on doing the CAGS bypass via a resistor. I've seen instuctions that say to use a 2.2K ohm 1/2 watt resistor. Does it need to be 1/2 watt? Will a 1/4 watt work? How much voltage is applied to that circuit?
Racer
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Re: CAGS resistor wattage (non-poster)
Yes, I think a 1/4 would be fine.. BUT, the 1/2 has leads that are the right diameter to stuff into the connector just right! :) Cost is maybe a penny more.. BTW, mine has been on my car for 2 1/2 years now and still works great!.. OH, I did pull it out an re-plug the CAGS when I took it in for the seal replacement, didn't want any hassles with the warrantee.
Gary
Gary
Racer
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Re: CAGS resistor wattage (non-poster)
Service manual says battery voltage is applied to CAGS solenoid. So assume worst case 15 volts then V^2/R = 0.10 watts. 1/4 watt should be fine. Besides, the CAGS circuit only activates briefly and infrequently.
[Modified by alc2001, 9:57 PM 4/4/2002]
[Modified by alc2001, 9:57 PM 4/4/2002]
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Racer
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From: Seattle WA
Re: CAGS resistor wattage (alc2001)
Service manual says battery voltage is applied to CAGS solenoid. So assume worst case 15 volts then V^2/R = 0.10 watts. 1/4 watt should be fine. Besides, the CAGS circuit only activates briefly and infrequently.
